ATC Group: A02BB Prostaglandins
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
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Prostaglandins
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A02BB
Prostaglandins
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Misoprostol is an analogue of naturally occurring prostaglandin E1 which promotes peptic ulcer healing and symptomatic relief. Misoprostol protects the gastroduodenal mucosa by inhibiting basal, stimulated and nocturnal acid secretion and by reducing the volume of gastric secretions, the proteolytic activity of the gastric fluid, and increasing bicarbonate and mucus secretion.
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